BUSBAR INSULATION TUBING BPTM

VOLTAGE CLASS 25 kV, APPLICATION 6.5-220 MM

KEY FEATURES
Exceptional insulation
and long term reliability
even at high continuous
operating temperatures
Extremely durable,
resists damage from
solvents, ultraviolet
light,
weathering,
mechanical impact and
general wear and tear
S
 uitable for indoor and
outdoor use
E
 xcellent anti-tracking
properties

TE Connectivitys (TE) Raychem medium wall, heat-shrinkable BPTM

tubing provides insulation enhancement and protection against flashover
and accidentally induced discharge.
Particularly useful in confined spaces BPTM tubing can be used on both
circular and rectangular copper or aluminium busbars. On application of
heat the tubing shrinks snugly over the busbar profile ensuring that the
required minimum wall thickness is obtained. Raychem BPTM tubing can
be installed easily during large scale production using an oven or in the
field using a gas torch or hot air. Raychem BPTM tubing is manufactured
from a non-halogen based polymer which has excellent performance in
high voltage environments and greatly reduces the noxious and corrosive
effects in fire situations.
The use of TEs Raychem BPTM tubing allows equipment designers
the freedom to reduce air spacing between busbars, such as in the
manufacture of switchgear cabinets where space is at a premium.
Raychem BPTM tubing provides flashover protection up to 25 kV.

C
 an be stored indefinitely
at temperatures up to
50C without loss of
performance

Customers can count on consistent, high quality products, driven by TEs

proven innovation and backed by our extraordinary customer support.

ENERGY /// MEDIUM VOLTAGE BUSBAR INSULATION TUBING BPTM

Medium Voltage Busbar Insulation Tubing BPTM

TEs wildlife and asset protection products and systems

of tubes, tapes, sheets, pre-formed covers and barriers

Round busbars

provide a proven, cost-effective and easy-to-install

Rated
voltage
(kV)

solution to bird, animal and weather related outages.

IEC 71-2
air
clearance
(mm)

Phasephase
(mm)

Phase
ground
(mm)

12

55

65

120

17.5

70

85

160

24

95

125

220

36

150

205

320

CLEARANCE REDUCTION
Rectangular busbars

The tables indicate the clearance reductions which are possible using Raychem
BPTM tubing. These are derived from BIL, AC withstand, DC withstand and
discharge extinction tests. These clearances should not be adopted without
testing by the user. Sharp electrodes and unusual geometries may require wider
clearances.

Key product specifications

Test method

Requirement

Thermal endurance

IEC 216

105C min.

Accelerated ageing

Rated
voltage
(kV)

ISO 188, ASTM D2671

75

120

85

105

160

24

115

150

220

36

200

285

320

EDR-5537 BPTM Tubing Qualification Report

300% min.
IEC 112, VDE 0303/1

UVR 8016 Testing of Raychem tubing BPTM

dust pick-up and comparison of Raychem tubing
BPTM cleaning techniques

KA 3c
180 kV/cm min. @ 2 mm

Dielectric strength

65

10 MPa min.

- Ultimate elongation
Comparative tracking index

12
17.5

TECHNICAL REPORT

168 hrs @ 120C

- Tensile strength

IEC 71-2
air
clearance
(mm)

Phase
ground
(mm)

Phasephase
(mm)

ASTM D149, IEC 243

150 kV/cm min. @ 2.5 mm

UVR 8091 Production-scale installation of

Raychem tubing BBIT/BPTM

120 kV/cm min. @ 3 mm

Low temperature flexibility

ASTM D2671 Procedure C

No cracking after 4 hrs @ -40C

Smoke index

NES 711

Less than 120

Acid gas generation

Raychem PPS 3010 4.23

Less than 1% by weight

UVR 8122 Resistance of BBIT/BPTM to

hydrofluoric acid
UVR 8194 Long term weathering and thermal
ageing of Raychem BBIT and BPTM tubing

Note: For further product specification information see Raychem PPS 3010/04.

Product selection

PRODUCT SELECTION

Ordering information

min.

max.

min.

max.

H min.

h max.

W min.

w max.

UOM:
roll of
length
(m)

BPTM-15/6-A/U-4

12

18

6.5

12

15

1.1

1.90

30

BPTM-30/12-A/U-4

22

38

13.5

25

30

12

1.1

2.20

30

BPTM-50/20-A/U-4

36

65

22

43

50

20

1.1

2.35

30

BPTM-75/30-A/U-4

55

95

33

63

75

30

1.1

2.35

20

BPTM-100/40-A/U-4

70

130

44

86

100

40

1.1

2.35

25

BPTM-120/50-A/U-4

90

165

55

105

120

50

1.3

2.80

25

BPTM-175/70-A/U-4

125

235

80

150

170

70

1.3

2.80

15

BPTM-205/110-A/U-4

200

276

127

190

205

110

1.3

2.80

10

Description

Rectangular
bars L + T (mm)

Round bars
D (mm)

Inside diameter
(mm)

Wall thickness
(mm)

Raychem tubing BPTM should normally be used

on the following busbar sizes
r = min. 0.8 mm

L
T or T

BPTM-235/130-A/U-4
235
315
150
220
235
130
1.5
3.10
20
Note: W, H = as supplied w, h = after free recovery.
Maximum longitudinal change after free recovery: +5% -10%. Maximum eccentricity (as supplied): 40%, (after free
recovery) -75/30 10% - 100/40 15%. Fit the larger size of BPTM if two sizes fit the required application.
Installation instructions EPP 0618 6/08 and Material Safety Data Sheet available on request.

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particular purpose. The dimensions in this catalog are for reference purposes only and are subject to change without notice.
Specifications are subject to change without notice. Consult TE for the latest dimensions and design specifications.

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